More than 1,300 research abstracts will be presented at SLEEP 2009. The scientific program also includes symposia, clinical workshops and discussion groups on topics ranging from neuroscience and genetics to dreams, sleep deprivation and aging. Clinical sleep specialists will discuss current practices in the diagnosis and treatment of sleep disorders such as insomnia, narcolepsy, and sleep apnea.

The meeting also features an exhibit hall with booth displays from about 120 pharmaceutical companies, equipment manufacturers, medical publishers, software companies, professional organizations and schools.Look for live updates to be posted to the SLEEP 2009 blog from the morning of Monday, June 8, until SLEEP 2009 ends at 12:15 p.m. Pacific Time on Thursday, June 11. If you’re unable to attend SLEEP 2009, then this blog will keep you up to date with breaking news and research highlights from Seattle.